Table 12

Degree of centrality rankings for all WLC factors

FactorOut-degreeIn-degreeTotal degree
Material selection8311
Building orientation and solar gain6410
Seismic resilience6410
Energy-saving measures6410
Foreign exchange549
Material durability549
Technology depreciation639
Building occupancy type549
Health and wellbeing549
Design efficiency639
Materials availability639
Insurance and risk mitigation549
Infrastructure burden549
Material quality448
Environmental cost448
Taxation448
Weather resilience628
Climate conditions/geographical variations538
Renewable energy system538
Efficiency of materials/equipment437
Estimated annual occupancy hours527
Availability of skilled labour437
Public health impacts527
Acoustic performance527
Water management system437
Long-term affordability437
Construction technology527
Legislative and economic changes527
Upfront acquisition cost257
Wind bracing upgrades347
Serviceability of materials347
Construction quality527
Comparability with other building systems437
Community displacement516
Carbon sequestration246
Regulatory compliance516
Building resilience to natural hazards246
Maintenance frequency426
Building security system426
Flood mitigation246
Insurance premiums for high-risk zones246
Effectiveness of on-site communication and coordination426
Building automation and smart systems516
Fire resistance336
Level of uncertainty325
Building maintenance technologies325
Accessibility issues235
Regional and geographical conditions325
Sustainable deconstruction practices235
Environmental impact evaluation145
Green building certification cost325
Stormwater upgrades415
Renewable resources used235
Resistance to wear and tear325
Method of financing145
Greenstar rating415
Demand and supply of materials325
Installation practice/quality314
Shape of facility314
Unforeseen circumstances134
Residual value314
Continuity of supply chain123
Consideration of design alternatives123
Replacement frequency123
Risk allowances123
Government incentives and subsidies123
Coastal erosion allowances213
Travel time123
Occupancy behaviour112
Source(s): Developed by the authors

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